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2016 NFL Draft results: Ravens pick WR Chris Moore in round four

The Ravens add another outside speed threat to their receiving corps.

Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens have decided to add their first offensive threat in the draft. Chris Moore out of Cincinnati projects to be a vertical threat on the outside with prototypical size and speed. His hands and routes leave something to be desired, but Moore proved to be a playmaker receiver for the Bearcats over his collegiate career. While he has tape that is both good and bad, Moore will likely be a developmental receiver for the Ravens.

Collegiate Stats

Receiving & Rushing

Receiving Rushing Scrimmage
Year School Conf Class Pos G Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD
*2012 Cincinnati Big East WR 12 4 113 28.3 2 4 113 28.3 2
*2013 Cincinnati American SO WR 13 45 645 14.3 9 2 16 8.0 0 47 661 14.1 9
*2014 Cincinnati American JR WR 11 30 673 22.4 8 0 0 0 30 673 22.4 8
2015 Cincinnati American SR WR 11 40 870 21.8 7 2 10 5.0 0 42 880 21.0 7
Career Cincinnati 119 2301 19.3 26 4 26 6.5 0 123 2327 18.9 26

Scouting Report:

(NFL.com)

STRENGTHS

Has good size and long arms for his position. Long­-strider with build­up speed used to get on top of cornerbacks who don't show him proper vertical respect. Saw 33 percent of his catches this season go for 25-plus yards and averaged almost 22 yards per catch over last two seasons. Frame to break tackles in open field. Not afraid to roam the middle of the field. Adequate ball tracking skills. Finds ball early, adjusts routes as needed and flashes some ability to make the tough, downfield catch.

WEAKNESSES

Limited receiver. Benefited from high percentage of free-release snaps against Bearcats' opponents. Straight­-liner with hip stiffness limiting sink into breaks and sudden change of direction. Shows some balance issues against press coverage. When crowded off snap, slow to adjust and get into routes. Upright into breaks and routes can be dull and unfocused. Juking defenders after catch isn't his forte. Allows throws into his frame and defaults to body­ catching. Had nine drops over last two seasons.

Stay tuned as the Ravens are just getting started!

The Ravens have the following selections in day three:

RD 4 (104th overall) - Tavon Young, CB, Temple

RD 4 (107th overall) - Chris Moore, WR, Cincinnati

RD 4 (130th overall)

RD 4 (132nd overall)

RD 4 (134th overall)

RD 5 (146th overall)

RD 6 (182nd overall)

RD 6 (209th overall)